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B488 AAE

1985 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,501 mi
Last recorded20,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 AAE
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 20,501 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 20,462 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 20,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 20,413 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 20,400 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2015 20,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,419 miles

Offside washer jet flow poor

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,544 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD BE BETTER?,STARTER MOTOR STICKING,FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY,TYRES PERISHING.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 18,298 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 308?

Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
300
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 479
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 179
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 156
brake binding 143
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B488 AAE is a 1985 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 44,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 479 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B488 AAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 41 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B488 AAE registered?

B488 AAE is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B488 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B488 AAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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